Figurative Paintings
Figurative paintings hold a prominent place in contemporary art, blending traditional techniques with modern influences. Unlike abstract art, they depict recognizable subjects—portraits, landscapes, and everyday scenes—while incorporating innovative stylistic elements. Many contemporary figurative artists push the boundaries of this genre, exploring current themes and diverse techniques. Notable painters such as Eric Fischl, Elizabeth Peyton, Liu Xiaodong, and Jenny Saville bring new dimensions to figurative painting through narrative depth and expressive approaches.
Modern figurative artworks showcase a wide range of styles and mediums, from oil paintings to mixed-media canvases. Some artists embrace a hyperrealistic approach, capturing intricate details with photographic precision, while others favor a looser, more expressive aesthetic influenced by pop art, contemporary expressionism, and street art.
In interior design, figurative paintings are highly sought after for their emotional depth and storytelling power. Whether it's a striking portrait, an urban scene full of movement, or a reinterpreted landscape, these pieces add character and dimension to any space. More and more art collectors and enthusiasts are drawn to figurative contemporary art, captivated by its ability to establish a direct and powerful connection with the viewer.
The demand for figurative paintings continues to grow, fueled by major art fairs and influential galleries worldwide. Constantly evolving, this artistic style reflects societal changes and contemporary concerns while remaining deeply rooted in classical painting traditions. Investing in a figurative painting means acquiring a timeless and emotionally resonant piece, where every brushstroke tells a unique story.
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Zeeland, The Netherlands 1953
Maarten Demmink
Painting - 16 x 25 x 1 cm Painting - 6.3 x 9.8 x 0.4 inch
€800
Worthy Than a Sparrow 2 - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Bird, Woman
Kehinde Mayowa
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
€2,549
Tourisme familier
Enrique Etievan
Painting - 85 x 92 x 4 cm Painting - 33.5 x 36.2 x 1.6 inch
€3,000
Boy in Wonderland 2
Samson Olatubosun
Painting - 76.2 x 61 x 2.5 cm Painting - 30 x 24 x 1 inch
€1,684
Shaded 2
Awosola Michael Angello
Painting - 101.6 x 76.2 x 2.5 cm Painting - 40 x 30 x 1 inch
€1,911
Shaded 3 (The light bearer)
Awosola Michael Angello
Painting - 101.6 x 76.2 x 2.5 cm Painting - 40 x 30 x 1 inch
€1,911
Shaded 1
Awosola Michael Angello
Painting - 101.6 x 76.2 x 2.5 cm Painting - 40 x 30 x 1 inch
€1,911
Endeared Without A Price 1
Awosola Michael Angello
Painting - 101.6 x 76.2 x 2.5 cm Painting - 40 x 30 x 1 inch
€1,911
Keeper of the City
Awosola Michael Angello
Painting - 127 x 101.6 x 2.5 cm Painting - 50 x 40 x 1 inch
€2,275
Rendition of Days to Come
Awosola Michael Angello
Painting - 87.6 x 116.8 x 2.5 cm Painting - 34.5 x 46 x 1 inch
€1,820
Portrait of An Introvert - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Food, Children
Olaosun Oluwapelumi
Painting - 91.4 x 119.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 47 x 1 inch
€2,594
Duality
Alexandre de Poplavsky
Painting - 160 x 110 x 3.5 cm Painting - 63 x 43.3 x 1.4 inch
€28,000
Ebunoluwa 2 (I give you my all)
Awosola Michael Angello
Painting - 152.4 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 60 x 48 x 1 inch
€3,003
Rebellious angel never be silent
Alexandre Abyla
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1 inch
€10,500
Angel of Sweetness Sweet
Alexandre Abyla
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1 inch
€10,500
Angel of Sweetness - Tenderness
Alexandre Abyla
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1 inch
€10,500
Life Enjoyment 2
Loje Oluwaseun
Painting - 109.2 x 101.6 x 2.5 cm Painting - 43 x 40 x 1 inch
€2,776
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I'm not your little princess
Julie Sarloutte
Painting - 40 x 30 x 4 cm Painting - 15.7 x 11.8 x 1.6 inch
€1,130
Wild style
Jeannette Guichard-Bunel
Painting - 116 x 89 x 2 cm Painting - 45.7 x 35 x 0.8 inch
€5,000
Lorsque mon coeur fait boom
Jeannette Guichard-Bunel
Painting - 73 x 92 x 2 cm Painting - 28.7 x 36.2 x 0.8 inch
€4,000
I thought I was rescued
Julie Sarloutte
Painting - 50 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
€990
I fell in love with an illusion of you
Julie Sarloutte
Painting - 40 x 50 x 3 cm Painting - 15.7 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch
€970
Rosemary-Lynn
Ljubomir Milinkov
Painting - 100 x 100 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch
€14,500
En attente du futur
Tatiana Ivchenkova
Painting - 60 x 42 x 1 cm Painting - 23.6 x 16.5 x 0.4 inch
€1,500 €1,350
Soleil blanc
Tatiana Ivchenkova
Painting - 40 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
€1,000 €900
Parisian afternoon - France Belle Epoque painting
Francesco Tammaro
Painting - 50 x 70 x 1 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.4 inch
€925
Aboja (The Sash Bearer)
Adegbenro Adeola
Painting - 119.4 x 88.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 47 x 35 x 1 inch
€3,641
Promenade du dimanche
Anna-Lisa Unkuri
Painting - 150 x 120 x 2 cm Painting - 59.1 x 47.2 x 0.8 inch
Sold
Musiciens de manège
Jean-Jacques Kugel
Painting - 70 x 70 x 2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch
Sold
Jeu de dame
Jeannette Guichard-Bunel
Painting - 55 x 46 x 2 cm Painting - 21.7 x 18.1 x 0.8 inch
Sold
Parfum de magie
Jeannette Guichard-Bunel
Painting - 40 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
Sold
Keep the children away #2
Dada Wa
Painting - 135 x 135 x 3 cm Painting - 53.1 x 53.1 x 1.2 inch
Sold
Blues du jazzman
Jeannette Guichard-Bunel
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
Sold
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Love and Flowers - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa, Women
Taiwo Odejinmi
Painting - 91.4 x 61 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 24 x 1 inch
€2,230
Impossible behaviour - 9
Galya Popova
Fine Art Drawings - 90 x 70 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 35.4 x 27.6 x 0.1 inch
€1,600
lueur rouge, lithographie originale
Christophe Hohler
Print - 76 x 56 x 0.05 cm Print - 29.9 x 22 x 0 inch
€660